Florida Focus

A one-time announcement of special events is a free service provided by the Witness to Florida Baptist churches. Please send materials at least three weeks before the date of the event, to Florida Baptist Witness, 1230 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207, fax 904-346-0696 or submitted using our online form. Items received after deadline may appear in our exclusive on-line version.

 

Brevard

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Northwest Baptist Church, Cocoa will host a Fall Festival Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event will feature games, food, hayrides, face painting and cakewalks. For more information, call 321-638-0890.

Choctaw

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Rocky Bayou Baptist Church, Niceville will hold a Missions Fair Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. — 3 p.m. Representatives from the International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, and colleges and seminaries which train missionary candidates will be present to answer questions and tell of up-coming short-term mission opportunities. For more information, call 850-678-6062.

Lake County

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Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis will host the Booth Brothers in concert Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 352-589-5838.

Marion

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John Edwin McKinley of Ocala, retired pastor of the former Rainbow Lakes Baptist Church, Dunnellon, died Oct. 12. He was 88. He also served as pastor of churches in Jacksonville, Orlando and Hollywood in his 47-year ministry. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty; and a daughter, Marti Funk.

Miami

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First Baptist Church of Perrine, Miami will hold a one-day women’s conference on pursuing purposeful relationships, THRiVE, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. For registration information, call 305-238-1818, or go to www.INJOY.com/thrive.

New River

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Beulah Baptist Church, Middleburg will celebrate its 153rd anniversary Nov. 9. The Glory Land Quartet will sing in the 11 a.m. service. After lunch, the congregation will dedicate its new sanctuary and hold a gospel sing. For more information, call 904-529-9530.

Okaloosa

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First Baptist Church, Crestview will present Judgement House Nov. 16-20, 6:30-9 p.m. The walk-through drama is designed for persons over ten years of age. For more information, call 850-682-2544.

Orange Blossom

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First Baptist Church, Venus will gather Nov. 9 for its 76th annual homecoming. Herman Clark of Ft. Myers will preach in the 11 a.m. service. After dinner on the grounds, Once Forgiven will sing. For more information, call 863-465-5104.

Pensacola Bay

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Pine Summit Baptist Church staff and volunteers, in partnership with Pensacola Bay Baptist Association, participated in the dedication of ten homes near the church which were built by Habitat for Humanity. The Pine Summit team served a fried chicken dinner to the more than 200 who attended the dedication. The congregation also presented each new homeowner with a clock engraved with "Welcome to the neighborhood" and Prov. 3:5-6.

Ridge

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Lake Shipp Baptist Church, Winter Haven will mark its 50th anniversary Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. The service will include a mortgage-burning ceremony and dedication of new property adjacent to the present building. A covered dish lunch will be served. For more information, call 863-293-9572.

Royal Palm

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McGregor Baptist Church and Riverside Bank, both in Ft. Myers, are sponsoring a national simulcast of Lead Like Jesus Celebration Nov. 20. The all-day event, featuring nationally known speakers, will begin at 10 a.m. at McGregor Baptist Church. For registration information, call 239-936-1754, or go to www.mcgregor.net.

Santa Rosa

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First Baptist Church, Milton will host The Hoppers in concert Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 850-623-3122.

Shiloh

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Brenda S. Morris, 58, wife of director of missions Danny Morris Sr., died Oct. 21. She was secretary to Ron Churchill, pastor of First Baptist Church, Plant City, where she also was a member. She is survived by her husband; a son, Dan Jr.; two daughters, Lisa Yates and Christy Morris; her mother, Laverne Watt; and six grandchildren.

Southwest Florida

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First Baptist Church in Osprey is seeking former pastors and members to participate in a 95th homecoming May 2, 2004. Please call 941-966-2705, or e-mail OSPREY808@aol.com

Suwannee

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Westwood Baptist Church, Live Oak, recently held revival meetings with evangelist Keith Fordham and musicians Jeff and Diane Anders. The church recorded seven professions of faith, nine additions by letter and 56 other decisions. Jimmy Deas is pastor.

Taylor

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First Baptist Church, Perry will hold a Fall Spiritual Renewal conference Nov. 16-19. John Wellborn, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va., will preach in the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service; he and Danny Lundy, pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Pensacola; will preach in the 6 p.m. service. Nightly services, all at 6:30 p.m., will feature the following speakers: Monday, Michael Hail, New Home Baptist Church, Pensacola, and Jeff Crook, Madison Street Baptist Church, Starke; Tuesday, Larry Law, Airline Baptist Church, Mayo, and Ted Traylor, Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola; Wednesday, Dean Haun, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Ga.